Mrs. Fixit: Flour Power

November 29, 2008 5:07:40 AM PST

November 29, 2008 --

Flour's used for all sorts of recipes, but I have some uses that go beyond cookies and casseroles.

Store flour in a grated cheese shaker, it's perfect for dusting surfaces but it also an easy way to keep flour on hand to soak up grease spills or douse grease fires. Simply sprinkle the flour over the splatters or flames for a quick solution!

Mix together equal parts of flour, salt and vinegar to make a paste that will quickly clean tarnish from household brass and copper. Simply spread the mixture onto the metal and then buff it to a shine.

Squeeze some flour through a squirt bottle onto the back of pantry shelves, and pests won't walk through the flour which will keep your food safe!

If your child is out of glue and you need to get a school project finished, bring a half a cup of flour and a cup and a half of cold water to a boil and simmer it until it's thick and smooth.

Transfer to an airtight container and allow it to cool to room temperature. Use a paintbrush or cotton swab to apply the glue to the project!

Clean playing cards by putting them in a paper bag with some flour. Then ust seal and shake. Dump them out onto a towel and they'll be grime free!